Area around PPL in Houston

[wtmtnhiker]

Hi all,
Wife and I are making a trip to PPL in Houston to look at motorhomes. We're staying at the Holiday Inn Houston Southwest Sugarland which was recommended by PPL and is supposed to be close by. Looking for decent restaurants nearby for all meals and any other informational area tid bits that may make our 2 day visit more safe and enjoyable. Thanks

[wtmtnhiker]

cameronpatentlaw wrote:
Pappasitos. Some of the best TexMex in Houston. It is near Pappadeuax--run by same family.

Thanks! I thought that since I'll be in Texas I should at least get a steak dinner and some Mexican or Tex-Mex.

[malexander]

Not to get off topic from the OP's question. BUT, we bought our current Fleetwood Bounder 38N DP through PPL in November. we had kept our Southwind to sell ourselves. But after trying to sell it ourselves, we were so satisfied with how PPL had done us on the Bounder, we took the Southwind to them to sell for us. They sold it the first weekend it was there.

Yes, they are a consignment lot, so "buyer beware".
We happened to be there while it was pouring down rain. What I found most "interesting" was the fact that some of the HIGEST end coaches had the most roof leaks.

All in all, I'm VERY happy with PPL. Highly recommend them.

[2gypsies1]

We sold our motorhome through PPL within a month and were extremely satisfied with the transaction. While there we were very impressed with the amount of traffic coming through - lookers, buyers, sellers and those picking up their RV. Everyone we dealt with were top-notch - no pressure.

Here's what they have on the lot now. It changes daily. There's a section on this site for diesels and gas. Check them out.

Just like any used vehicle lot or for sale by owner you'll find owners who don't care about their RV and it shows. You'll find other RVs in excellent condition.

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/diesel/diesel-motorhomes.php

[wthibeaux]

If you can't find a good place to eat in Houston, you're not hungry!!!!

[cameronpatentla]

Pappasitos. Some of the best TexMex in Houston. It is near Pappadeuax--run by same family.

[steadypraying42]

I plan on making my next purchase from ppl so kf you could be so kind as to please come back and let us know your opinions of the dealer that would be awesome. Thanks!!

[westernrvparkow]

The immediate area around PPL is primarily commercial. Several car dealerships and no restaurants to speak of. Within a few miles east there is a mall and everything you could want. Traveling north a mile or so from PPL gets you into a sketchy area.
Are you looking for a higher end motorhome or something in the low to middle? If it is high end, you are probably going to be disappointed. The last time I was there (long bad story), the place was jammed packed with older rigs and had maybe three top of the line rigs, one of which was painted a hideous purple and orange. Personally, it wasn't worth the hype and overall a big disappointment from both sides of the table (their ability to market and sell my rig, and their ability to display inventory and help a buyer were both very poor). But that was three years ago and hopefully things will have changed. Let us know.

[rdmike]

Make sure a trip to Papadeauxs, great food. Off of 59 in Stafford. That area as Parkmana said is full of everything. Good luck on your purchase.

[parkmanaa]

You will be traveling up and down US59. From PPL to Sugarand you will see just about every restaurant you can imagine. Not knowing your taste preferences it's difficult to recommend a restaurant. My suggestion would key into Google "restaurants in Sugarland, Tx". It should provide a good selection.

You can do the same thing for attractions, but if you haven't been there, the Johnson Space Center is not too far away.

I think you have chosen one of the best dealers in the USA for RVs, whether you buy directly from PPL, or from their vast consignment lot.
Good luck